Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, a respected lawyer and former president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), has warned that Nigeria’s over-centralised governance structure is preventing the country from reaching its full …
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Remita champions AI adoption to unlock $434m fintech market
Remita, a pioneer in Nigeria’s payment solutions industry, has urged fintech companies to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a crucial tool for securing their share of the rapidly expanding digital …
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Raenest seals $11M funding to deepen operations in Nigeria and Kenya
Raenest, a global multi-currency accounts platform, has raised $11 million in Series A funding to expand its operations in Kenya and Nigeria, as well as to enter new markets in …
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MTN Nigeria Increases Weekly Data Plan to 6GB for N2,500
Telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, has adjusted its weekly data plan, increasing the allocation to 6GB for N2,500. This comes as part of the company’s ongoing review of its data offerings …
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Bankit MFB Uses Games to Teach Nigerians About Money
Bankit Microfinance Bank (MFB), a Pan-African fintech company, is using games to help Nigerians learn about managing money better. The bank believes that by making financial education fun, more people …
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Cassava Technologies Partners with Nvidia to Build Africa’s First AI Factory
Cassava Technologies has partnered with Nvidia to launch Africa’s first artificial intelligence (AI) factory, a move set to transform digital infrastructure on the continent. The company, founded by Zimbabwean entrepreneur …
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Nigeria Tops Interpol’s Arrests with 306 Cybercrime Suspects Across Africa
Nigeria has emerged as a leading force in the fight against cybercrime in Africa, with Interpol reporting the arrest of 306 suspects across the continent. This achievement is part of …
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Visa Inc. to Establish Data Center in Nigeria
In a significant boost to Nigeria’s digital economy, global payment giant Visa Inc. has announced plans to establish a data center within the country. This move underscores Visa’s commitment to …
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NDPC Investigates TikTok, Truecaller Over Alleged Data Privacy Breaches
Abuja — The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched investigations into TikTok and Truecaller, following multiple reports of alleged violations of Nigeria’s data privacy laws. According to a statement …